Hall's new approach cuts false fire alarms at Naismith Hall
Sandy Hill, Lawrence, Kansas, credits a total approach by Naismith Hall, the Lawrence Fire Department, and students for a record fall semester with no false fire alarms. Shield devices bought in 1986 reduced tampering. Major Rich Barr notes the shields alert when alarms are pulled. Public education and incentives helped change resident behavior and cut false alarms.
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Naismith
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Hill
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Barr
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Service jobs to dominate the 1990s in Lawrence
In a final note on the Lawrence entering the 1990s series, Mike Pritchard and Gary Toebben predict a shift to service type and electronics oriented jobs. Producer services for businesses, such as software design and consulting, are expected to rise while manufacturing declines due to automation. KU growth and local investment in East Hills and Oread Park influence job expansion, with retail and professional services also growing.
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Lawrence
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Gary Toebben
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Toebben
Hall- Kimbrell
Pritchard
Douglas County
East Hills Business Park
Oread Research Park
New Year Celebrations Across Eastern Europe and Asia
Revelers marked the new decade with varied scenes from Berlin Wall festivities to Romania and Hungary transitioning away from one party rule. Gorbachev touted democracy alongside socialism while demonstrations for freedom surged in Hong Kong and national celebrations continued under tension. In Manila and London crowds faced injuries amid fireworks and mass gatherings.
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Mikhail S. Gorbachev
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China
Romania
Philippines
Manila
London
Trafalgar Square
New Year Bustle Hits Law Enforcement
Lawrence police report a busy night with a dozen disturbance or noise complaints five fights and five domestic violence incidents tied to New Year celebrations. Lt Wayne Schmille notes no serious injuries occurred and expects continued activity as the year begins.
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Lawrence
Wayne Schmille
New charges may end deadlock in Panama
Panama faces a possible end to a week long impasse as the United States seeks Noriega for murder and drug trafficking. The Vatican resists handing over the deposed strongman, citing diplomatic immunity and asylum traditions while Panama’s Endara and President Bush push toward extradition to the United States.
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Panama
Manuel Antonio Noriega
Washington
Vatican
Bush
Noriega
United States
Guillermo Endara
U.S
Rams and Steelers win in NFL wild card games
The Los Angeles Rams defeated Philadelphia 21-7 and Pittsburgh beat Houston 26-23 in overtime in Sunday NFL wild card action.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Houston
Weather outlook notes clear Tuesday with mild high
Not a bad start to the week with Tuesday forecast for clear and sunny skies and a high near 48.
Romania to hold special congress to disband Communist Party
Romanian officials announce a special congress will be convened to dismantle the Communist Party amid mounting calls for its dissolution before the April free elections. The move signals a government push to purge the party from the political landscape.
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Romania
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